Commentary: More 'skin' in the health care game?

2:59 PM,
Aug. 28, 2013

Written by

Matt Pommer
Commentary

The cost of individual Obamacare health-insurance policies could capture the Wisconsin political spotlight this month, but other - perhaps more important - changes are developing.

The rates charged by insurance companies for individual policies will attract much attention. Rates in California, already released, are lower than expected. Will competition have the same impact on Wisconsin?

Health insurance probably is the biggest economic issue in America. Insurance costs increased this year by 4 percent. Across the country the average for a family plan is $16,351 while the average ...